Organize your home without sacrificing style! These beautiful and practical storage solutions can double as home decor, perfect for cozy, clutter-free living.
Who says that storage ideas are just for organizing the home?
While it’s true that the main purpose of storage solutions is for organizing the home, and keeping it clutter-free, there are those that double as home decor.
Imagine that your functional storage system also serves as home decor?
For me, it keeps things simple, and it lessens my mind work when it comes to home decor. It’s like you’ve got a multi-purpose organization system. It’s a win-win solution. That’s why I love it, and I know you’ll love it too!
So, what are these storage ideas that double as home decor?
Read on.
Living Room & Entryway
1. Woven baskets in open shelves
If you haven’t tried woven baskets yet, you should! They help keep items out of sight, so that makes your shelves look neat and organized.
They can work in any room. But when you use them in the living room or in the entryway, they do make your home feel so inviting.
Their natural materials just make the home feel… well… natural – cool, relaxed, refreshing to the eyes, and it feels like you’re so close to nature!
Combine them with your favorite decor like candles, framed pictures and plants, and you’ve got yourself a really nice decor!
2. Ladder with baskets
I love the idea of using a ladder into an organization solution. If you love DIY, then you can just turn an old ladder into a shelving unit, then you can use that for your organizing needs without costing too much.
Put baskets on those shelves and you’ve got yourself a perfect storage solution and a nice decor too! Here are some perfect examples.
Use it to organize your kids’ toys. Baskets make it easy to keep the living room free from toy clutter. And your toddler can participate during clean up time because it’s really super easy to just toss those toys in the baskets!
Use it to hold some potted plants and other decorative items. This can complement your existing decor. Oh, it doesn’t have to be wooden baskets always (although I much prefer them myself). You can also use wire baskets – they look great too!
For more tips on using baskets around the home, you may read this post – 20 Ways to Organize Your Home with Baskets
3. Antique trunks as coffee tables
Repurpose your antique trunks and turn them into coffee tables! They’re perfect for when you want to add a rustic charm to your home.
Since many trunks have spacious interiors, you can use them as storage space for books, blankets and other commonly used items in your living room.
4. Built-in window seat with storage
I like seating by the window while holding my baby or reading my favorite book (if I have time of course).
If you’re like me, a built-in window seat could be just your favorite place at home! It keeps the place cozy, and the sunlight serves as a natural lighting that brightens up the room. If you have trees near you, it makes you feel very close to nature!
Your kids can read and play here too!
Now under that seat is a prime space for storage, so why not maximize it? You can have open shelves with baskets to hold blankets, books and your kids’ toys.
Or you can keep things out of sight by building drawers instead.
Whatever you choose, the outcome is still the same – it’s a beautiful place at home, and the setup is a decor in itself!
5. Floating box shelves
Arrange box shelves on the wall and they’re perfect for holding books and decorative items – bottles, candles, plants, you name it!
That wall can easily become the focal point of the room!
Now even dresser shelves (yes, dresser shelves!), can be repurposed and turned into floating box shelves like these. Awesome!
6. Storage ottomans
Whether it’s a seat or a table, ottomans add comfort in the living room. You can even use one to put up your feet while relaxing.
Now since ottomans double as storage units, you can use one to store blankets, toys and other stuff. It saves a lot of space.
And, if you love doing things yourself, you can build your own ottoman. Then design it to complement your existing decor.
7. Repurposed crates as wall shelves
Oh I love this one!
Crates give a rustic vibe while being sturdy organizers for books, plants, framed photos, lamps and other decorative items. Perfect especially when you want a farmhouse style decor.
You may also paint them for a colorful setup.
Arrange your stuff and your decors in there. I love the texture of this setup.
8. Decorative wall hooks for bags and accessories
Wall hooks are great space savers, allowing you to maximize vertical storage with little effort.
Hang your bags neatly for a beautiful display. This works well with crates too!
Even vintage hooks work wonders! Hang your accessories, like your necklaces if you’ve got lots of them, and it’s a gorgeous decor in itself!
Scarves and coats look very nice on wall hooks too. And if you like a hanging plant, well… why not?
Here’s another. And I especially like that hat.
9. Console table with storage baskets
Now this is a perfect organizing solution for the entryway – keeping it neat and tidy.
You have baskets to collect things that often end up cluttered in the entryway – shoes, bags, keys, etc.
Meanwhile, those baskets are just so gorgeous and natural looking! Add plants and a little decor, and voila, you have a beautiful entryway!
I love those flowers! Especially that cluster inside the basket.
10. Rolling cart for flexible storage
Rolling carts are best when you want to easily relocate your stuff from time to time.
Now, at first glance, rolling carts look simple and plain. But when you begin organizing your stuff in there, it starts to show its… I would say… hidden style.
Use it to hold your books and accessories – organize them well in there. Add a plant and it looks really stylish now!
You can use the cart to organize some of your beauty products too, along with books. It looks so pretty!
Pretty… pretty… pretty… need I say more?
Here’s another… hmmm… I’m really falling in love with this rolling cart thing! Oh, put your tumbler in there so you don’t forget you need to drink water! This is so cool!
For more rolling cart ideas, check out our post – 20 Bar Carts to Organize a Small Home and Keep it Free from Clutter
Kitchen and Dining
11. Glass jars on floating shelves
Glass jars, especially mason jars, are perfect for food storage. Arrange them in floating shelves and it’s so beautiful to look at!
It also feels relieving, knowing that you have food in stock. Plus, it’s very easy to see which food supplies need replenishment when they’re displayed like this.
Put those that you commonly use just a little above the counter for easy access.
Oh, and don’t forget your labels. So, it’s easy for your family members to locate something.
Now this is the goal! Fully stocked, I would say. Very impressive! Talking about food security… Every family needs something like this.
Now when it comes to decor, I don’t see any decor in these samples, save for some small plants.
These are mainly glass jars with food, along with herb plants and other food stock. But they look gorgeous, don’t they?
Indeed, these glass jars in shelves already double as home decor! No need to put decor here just for decor’s sake. The space is already beautiful!
12. Pegboard wall for hanging pots, pans and cooking tools.
Hanging your pots, pans and cooking tools on a pegboard is a game-changer especially on small kitchens. Instead of taking up the drawers or cabinets, using a pegboard keeps these things well-organized and within reach.
Not only is this functional, but it also doesn’t cost that much too, which makes me like this kitchen hack more and more!
Just paint your pegboard to complement the appearance of the kitchen, making it more inviting to prepare meals for your household.
I like this yellow pegboard the most! I’m not a fan of yellow. But it just brightens up the kitchen even more. What do you think?
13. Hanging pots and pans
Here’s another space-saving trick in the kitchen – hang your pots and pans on the wall using rods and hooks.
Add a rod for a plant and a kitchen towel and it just looks beautiful!
For more tips on organizing pots and pans, read our related post – Simple Ways to Organize Pots and Pans Like a Pro
14. Chopping board wall
Now here’s a clever way to organize all your chopping boards in just one place. And they look gorgeous!
Hang plants and that makes it feel so natural, and yes, it looks beautiful in that humble corner!
Now I can’t get enough again of these gorgeous chopping board walls! Here’s another, even perfect for a fall decor!
15. Wall-mounted spice jars
Whether you use a spice rack or plain shelves, spice jars look colorful on walls.
You can have just a few.
Or if you’re heavy on spices, dedicate a wall for these goodies, along with your indoor herbs. They look lovely!
Again, you can use shelves too. Arrange them well up there.
And use uniform containers for a clean, cohesive look.
For more tips on organizing spices, you may want to check this post: 10 Smart Ways to Store and Organize Your Spices with Dollar Store Finds
16. Decorative canisters for dry goods
Keep your sugar, milk, coffee, salt, pepper, cookies and even flour on decorative canisters. Then place these on the kitchen counter or on your dining table and they look really lovely!
Baker’s gonna bake… yes, that’s right! If you love baking, I’m sure you’ll be interested in these!
Use risers or tiered stands to organize your glass canisters and keep them in place.
You can even add a small plant to complement your setup. It makes it even more appealing.
17. Bench with storage in the dining area
Instead of the usual seat, why not add a bench with storage in the dining area?
Here’s one with a farmhouse style.
This one looks plain at first sight. But given the colorful pillows and placemats, I guess that’s fine and the color blends well with the rest of the room.
Now here’s a cozy nook. I imagine having breakfast in something so nice as this. It feels warm and inviting!
18. Vintage ladder for hanging tea towels
You don’t need a tall ladder. What you need is only a small ladder that you can place on your kitchen counter to hold your tea towels in place.
If you have materials, you can just make one. Even something as simple as this is enough.
19. Over the sink shelf for herbs and dishes
I just love how those plates are arranged above the sink. They’re so colorful and definitely adds vibrance to the room.
Now aside from dishes, you can also install a shelf above your kitchen sink for cultivating herbs.
Looks wonderful! Truly a decor in itself!
20. Decorative tray
You can use decorative trays in many ways. This one here looks gorgeous with a vase of flowers.
And this one here is very aesthetically pleasing with those adorable cups.
This tray stands out in that little corner, with the chopping boards, condiments and an indoor herb.
Bedroom & Closet
21. Underbed storage baskets
Baskets never cease to amaze me. It’s true that you can use baskets all around your home. Even that underbed space can benefit a lot from baskets. And it looks gorgeous even under the bed!
Use that space to hide extra blankets, clothes, shoes and even seasonal items. Even a small bedroom looks neat, organized and extra special with those baskets underbed.
For more tips on organizing underbed space, be sure to check out: 5 Insanely Practical Steps to Organize Underbed Storage Space
22. Storage headboard
Here’s a stylish way to keep your books and bedtime essentials within reach. It’s also a great place to add your favorite decors in your bedroom.
By opting for a storage headboard, you are also saving lots of space in your bedroom. You can install lighting to even enhance its aesthetic appeal. Beautiful!
23. Wall-mounted jewelry display
Let your accessories hang on your bedroom wall and it looks so lovely!
You can use a jewelry organizer and just mount it on the wall. Then use that to organize your jewelries. Here’s another lovely setup!
24. Vintage suitcases as nightstands
If you have an old suitcase lying around, here’s one way to give new life to it! Use it as a nightstand. Just give it legs.
Here’s another.
And I’m loving this one… looks really cute!
Now who says you can have just one suitcase, huh? This one has four. And you don’t need legs anymore if you do it this way.
Even just two suitcases can work well already, like this.
25. Floating nightstands
If you have limited space, I’m sure you will want to try a floating nightstand.
It doesn’t have much space as the traditional nightstand. But if you only need a few bedside essentials, you might want to give it a try.
It may be little, but it’s so cute! You can’t deny that!
If you need two shelves, well, why not?
For more nightstand ideas, check out our post – 25 Nightstand Ideas Perfect for a Small Bedroom
Bathroom & Laundry
26. Ladder shelf for towels and toiletries
A ladder shelf is a perfect fit for organizing towels and bathroom essentials. Organize your things, add a decor and the ladder shelf just blends well with everything.
Here’s something white and wide. And it looks gorgeous!
It’s also perfect for small spaces, like that tiny space beside the door and the shower area. Put only the things that you need for bathing, and your favorite decors. I love those plants and candles!
And here’s another for more inspiration. Love those baskets!
And this one’s my favorite because it’s so natural looking with all those woven baskets!
27. Over-the-toilet storage unit
Over-the-toilet storage is just so practical. It maximizes the space while adding an aesthetic appeal on an otherwise plain part of the bathroom.
You can use a ladder shelf. This one’s a real beauty!
Or you can install hanging shelves. It works great too!
Even two shelves can be enough. Just put only what’s necessary. Oh of course add your favorite plants if you still have space!
28. Apothecary jars
Apothecary jars look stylish and lovely. Use these to store soap, cotton balls, Q-tips, bath salts and the likes, and it looks so elegant. It’s like you’re in a spa!
It’s perfect both for organizing and decorating the bathroom!
It can be as simple as this – clean and elegant.
29. Wooden crates for bathroom storage
Like a rustic touch in your bathroom? Use wooden crates!
You can put these over the toilet for saving space, especially for a small bathroom.
Under the bathroom sink is also a good place. You can maximize the space in there.
It’s a nice place to store your extra towels.
For more tips and ideas on towel storage, read our post – 55 Space-Saving Ideas for Towel Storage in a Small Bathroom
30. Wire baskets for the laundry room
Use wire baskets as easy clothes sorter in the laundry room.
These are also useful for organizing your cleaning materials such as detergent, all-purpose cleaner and washcloths.
Then also place some wire baskets on your shelves, make them available for other things that needs some organizing in the laundry room.
For more ideas on using wire baskets, check out our post – How to Use Wire Baskets for Storage at Home
Home decor doesn’t have to be complicated.
It can be as simple as opting for storage ideas that double as home decor.
As you can see, there are many. And what’s so good about this is that with these storage ideas, you only have to put minimal decor and it’s already beautiful.
Sometimes even a single decor isn’t needed anymore, like when you’re using woven baskets or you’re hanging your accessories on the wall. Just organize your things neatly and that’s it!
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